Folding and convertible table.



J. S. SIMONTON. FOLDING AND CONVERTIBLE TABLE.

APPLICATION FILED DEG. 1'7, 1912.

Patented Aug. 5, 1913.

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JAMES S. SIMONTON, OF HOOD RIVER, OREGON.

FOLDING AND CONVERTIBLE TABLE.

Application filed December 17, 1912.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that 1, JAMES S. SIMONTON, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Hood River, in the county of Hood River and State of Oregon, have made certain new and useful Improvements in Folding and Convertible Tables, of which the following is a specification. 7

My present invention relates generally to tables, and more particularly to a combined folding and convertible table, that is, a table which may be folded and unfolded and when in the latter position may be adjusted to the ordinary height and to a lesser height whereby to form a lap-board.

The primary object of my invention is to provide a table capable of performing functions such as outlined, the folding and adj ustment of which may be readily and easily accomplished, and which will be strong and durable and comparatively inexpensive.

In the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, Figure 1 is a vertical longitudnal section through my improved table in the operative position, and extended to the usual height. Fig. 2 is a similar view illustrating the table adjusted to a lesser height for use as a lap-board. Fig. 3 is a vertical cross section taken substantially on the line 33 of Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a longitudinal section illustrating a part of the table in the folded position. Fig. 5 is a bottom plan view of the folded table as shown in Fig. 4, and Fig. 6 is a view similar to Fig. 3, taken substantially on the line 6-6 of Fig. 1.

Referring now to these figures, my improved table comprises a solid top A, to the under surface of which are secured the transverse cleats a, which are arranged adj acent opposite ends of the table top and are provided with depending cars a through which are secured the transverse rods a and a The rods 0. and a respectively, form hinge connections for the upper or supplemental. leg frames B and B, through the upper ends of which the said rods pass, the said supplemental leg frames embodying side bars at an intermediate point through which are connected rods 5 and Z). The rods Z), Z) pass loosely through spaced parallel connecting beams C and C, which thus connect the supplemental leg frames B and B in such a manner that movement of these leg frames upon their hinge connections a Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. 5,1913.

Serial No. 737,207.

and a must be in the same direction. Adja cent the leg frame B the connecting beams C and C support a transverse rod 0, which rod is adapted to receive the recessed end (Z of a latch bar D, the opposite of which is hingedly connected at cl to the under surface of the table top A. Thus when the supplemental legs are extended outwardly in the position as shown in Fig. 1, the latch bar D may be utilized to maintain the frames in such position, release of this latch bar permitting the said leg frames to be swung in the same direction against the under surface of the table top in a position as clearly indicated in Fig. 2.

The intermediate rods Z) and 6 also pass loosely through the upper ends of the side bars of the main leg frames E and E respectively, the side bars of these main leg frames being connected at intermediate points by transverse strips 6 and 6 upon which the notched ends of a longitudinal bracing or supporting bar F are adapted to engage when the said leg frames are extended as shown in Fig. 1. This bar F is carried by a hanger F, one end of which is integrally connected at f to a point intermediate the said bar F, and the opposite end of which is mounted upon the intermediate rod 6 of the supplemental leg frame 13. The ends of the bar F may also have swiveled hooks f adapted for movement to engage beneath the transverse strips 6 and c" and particularly shown in Fig. l, in order to lock the members in position. Thus from the foregoing the parts may be readily folded to assume the positions as shown in Figs. 4 and 5. Should it be desired to adjust the table for use as a lap-board, the main leg frames E and E are moved to a position at right angles with respect to the table top A upon the pivots b and b and the bar F is extended and locked in connection with the main leg frames, through the means previously described and as particularly shown in Fig. 2. On the other hand, should it be desired to adjust the table for ordinary use, the supplemental leg frames B and B are also moved to an angular position with respect to the table top and the latch bar E extended outwardly to engage the transverse rod 0 of the connecting bars C and C. This looks the supplemental leg frames in position, and in order to further guard against their movement and to provide a rigid structure, the supplemental leg frame B may be provided with a transverse strip 6 the ends of which engage the upper bar ends of the bars of the main leg frame E in the extended position as shown in Fig. 1, and the said supplemental leg frame may be also provided with swiveled hooks which may be turned to engage the inner faces of the upper portion of the main leg frame E as clearly shown in Fig. 6. It may be thus seen that the supports of the table top will be rigidly held in both the extended and partially extended positions, and it may be further seen that the adjustment of these parts to the positions stated and also to fold the supports, may be readily and easily accomplished by any one familiar with the operation. Attention should be further called to the fact that by the use of the connections as shown and described, an eXcep tionally flat and compact structure results when the parts are folded to the positions shown in Figs. 4; and 5, in view of which the folded table may be readily handled and transported from place to place'as desired.

I claim:

1. A folding and convertible table comprising a top, leg frames having hinged connections at their inner ends beneath the table top whereby they may be moved to positions against the under surface of the top and at right angles with respect thereto, transverse strips carried by the said leg frames, a longitudinal bracing and connecting bar for the leg frames having notched ends for engagement over the said transverse strips, hooks swiveled 1n the sald connecting bar adjacent its ends and adapted for movement beneath the said transverse strips, and a hanger having a pivotal connection at one end intermediate the ends of the said connecting bar and pivotally supported at its opposite end beneath the said table top for the purpose described.

2. A folding and convertible table comprising a top, main leg frames beneath and adjacent opposite ends of the top, supplemental leg frames hingedly connected to the under surface of the table top and to which the main leg frames are similarly connected,

parallel bars pivotally connecting the said supplemental leg frames whereby to cause the same to move in similar directions, a transverse latch rod carried by the said parallel bars, a latch bar pivoted at one end beneath the table top and having a recessed opposite end for engagement with the said transverse rod when the supplemental leg frames are in extended position, a member for spacing and rigidly connecting the main leg frames, and means carried by one of the said supplemental leg frames whereby to lockingly engage the corresponding main leg frame when both the main and supplemental leg frames are in extended position.

JAMES S. SIMONTON. WVitnesses:

FLORENCE E. SIMoN'roN,

WV. S. NICI-IOL.

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